Bush and Putin Sign Arms Reduction Accord

May 24, 2002

Washington, DC

President Bush and President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed agreement
to reduce each country's nuclear arsenal to between 1,700 and 2,200
warhead. "Each country," the agreement states, "shall determine for
itself the composition and structure of its strategic offensive arms."
The two leaders also agreed to establish two new bilateral working
groups focused on nuclear nonproliferation activities. In addition, they
consent to launch a bilateral energy dialogue.